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Media opportunity: GVSU conference Thursday

Representatives from Michigan colleges and businesses will discuss and strategize ways higher education and employers can partner to prepare tomorrow's workforce.

More than 130 people will meet at Grand Valley State University's Allendale Campus on Thursday, June 8, for the annual conference of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Career and Employment Services and the Michigan Council for Internships and Cooperative Education.

A highlight of the day is an afternoon "think tank" discussion with the following people:

  • George Erickcek, Upjohn Institute
  • John Macilroy, Michigan Maufacturers' Association
  • Mike Corbin, Michigan Nonprofit Association
  • Anne Rosewarne, Michigan Health Council
  • Mark A. Murray, GVSU president
  • Norman Christopher, GVSU Sustainability Initiative
  • David Rule, Muskegon Community College president

The think tank will run from 1:45-3:15 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room. Media members are welcome to cover the event.

During an earlier luncheon, Alticor will receive the Intern/Co-op Employer of the Year award. The luncheon begins at noon, also in the Kirkhof Center.

For more information about the conference, contact News and Information Services at (616) 331-2221.

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